I took in the old firm of open mics on Tuesday 3rd and Wednesday 4th April. That means Doctor Wus and The Grove.
Wus was around the normal level, and The Grove was a little more special given it was the 1st birthday do of the people who run the night.
I went on last in the 1st half, and played 'Words' (for the first time in ages) and 'In the Lap of The Gods (Revisited)'-yes, the Queen song which I attempted with partial success to turn into a singalong number. The atmosphere was just right for me and I felt I made a good impression.

The reason behind the choice of tracks: 'Words' was written with Sarah in 2003/4 and was then signed on a publishing deal for 2 years. I've since got the song back and will be putting it out on a new Mini-Album containing 6 tracks. This release may well be before the 2nd album at the moment. The Queen song is one of 2 covers I have recently recorded for the future. Brave I know but I love the song and wanted to give it a go.

On the easter weekend I worked Sunday night back at the New Inn, Barwick-in-Elmet. This is becoming a favourite venue where I can play a full night of covers and originals to an appreciative audience. Thats certainly been the case on the last 2 visits.

Had a lovely day out/off on Tuesday going to the Peak district and then it was a full weekend of gigs. The only originals gig of these was Sunday 15th at the Redhouse in Sheffield. This venue is ideal for acoustic gigs, a hidden city centre gem in my opinion. I was playing on the night hosted by Paul Pearson who I met at the Abbey Inn, Bramley a few weeks ago. I was on last (headlining?) and played a half-hour set. This was my first foray into Sheffield's original music scene and I really enjoyed the venue.

Well, that's the last couple of weeks' gigs dealt with. The band will be at the Railway, Berry Brow this Sunday afternoon at 4pm.